Beef Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes, including juice, chopped coarse
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons apricot jam

Preparation

In a skillet, cook the onion and the garlic in the oil over moderate heat until they are softened.
Add the beef and cook over moderate-high heat, stirring, until well-browned.
Add the tomatoes and the spices and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Add 1 cup water, salt and the jam and simmer the curry, covered, for 1-2 hours more, or until beef is very tender.